Tag: howard lewine
member name: Howard E. LeWine, M.D., Harvard Medical School
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June 05, 2007 11:45 AM EDT --
Not all fat is the same. So it’s not just how much fat you have that’s important for your health. It’s where that fat is located.
Most of our body fat sits under the skin. This fat, . . .
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October 24, 2008 04:03 PM EDT --
Is it something to worry about? What causes it? Check out Dr. LeWine's video to find out.
Check this video from Harvard Medical School doctor - Howard Lewine!
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November 24, 2008 03:47 PM EST --
I suspect many people have circumstances similar to mine. They feel well, consider themselves healthy, and want to stay that way. But their LDL cholesterol is a little high. Here is why I decided to take . . .
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January 23, 2009 02:55 PM EST --
This medical problem has a fancy name -- perleche. It is also called angular stomatitis or angular cheilitis. Dr. Howard LeWine explains why this happens, how to treat it, and what you can do to prevent . . .
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February 26, 2009 03:10 PM EST --
There’s been some discussion lately in the medical community about finding a way to reward people for getting and staying healthy. I think financial incentives for adopting healthy habits is a good idea, . . .
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May 04, 2009 10:21 AM EDT --
Some people find it hard to live with even the slightest imperfection. Their need to appear to be perfect, or actually be perfect, is so intense that it's exhausting, if not painful. Though the word . . .
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June 17, 2008 05:16 PM EDT --
Performance-enhancing dietary supplements are regularly used by competitive athletes and daily exercisers. Surveys indicate that 75% of college athletes and almost 100% of body builders use at least one . . .
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July 09, 2008 02:10 PM EDT --
The American Academy of Pediatrics just released new recommendations for children at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease. For some children, as young as two years of age may be appropriate. . . .
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May 14, 2008 02:20 PM EDT --
Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health report new information about how long it takes for your body to recover once you quit smoking. The study was published in the May 7th issue of the . . .
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July 08, 2008 10:18 AM EDT --
A CT heart scan can tell you whether you have plaque buildup in your coronary arteries. It's quick and easy. But the information may not change what you need to do to keep your heart healthy. And . . .
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May 21, 2008 11:40 AM EDT --
The CDC now formally recommends the shingles vaccine, called Zostavax, for people age 60 and older. The vaccine is expensive, and until now insurance coverage for the vaccine has been inconsistent. With . . .
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June 03, 2008 04:11 PM EDT --
We need a better way to tell women and their doctors about the risks of specific drugs during pregnancy. So, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to scrap the current system. The new labels . . .
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August 07, 2008 01:43 PM EDT --
Dr. Ronald Evans and his colleagues reported the results of research on mice that showed promise for such a pill. While it mimics some of the benefits of exercise, a pill for humans is many years, if not . . .
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December 22, 2008 12:22 PM EST --
Have you ever wondered about the ringing, buzzing, or humming noise in your ear? Most people have had this happen at some time. For many people, tinnitus is a persistent problem. Sometimes it can be medication . . .
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